This week’s fishing report is all from second hand sources courtesy of the guests staying in the cabins. Thanks, guys!
The always consistent saltwater fishery was good for Dave and his family. Captain Boo of Tall Tale Charters was able to get this crew out on short notice. That’s a 120lbs of prime Alaska fish fillets heading back to the lower 48.
Nearby, the Kasilof River has been fishing extremely well for red salmon. The sonar numbers have steadily increased with most anglers getting their limits. Since I don’t guide there, Jane was able to track down a drift boat guide for cabin guests Rob and Marilyn. They enjoyed a very successful morning.
Even though I didn’t fish this past week, the draw of the river was too much. On a gorgeous weather afternoon Jane and I decided to take a boat ride just to “see what we could see”.
Eagles and seagulls were everywhere in search of easy meals.
A day doesn’t go by without seeing at least one moose. With virtually no river traffic, we startled this guy who thought he had the river to himself. That’s going to change soon. The second run of red salmon will happen in a couple of weeks and what tranquility the wildlife may have now will be co-opted by anglers and dipnetters whizzing by in boats.
A beautiful lower river view of the 11,070 foot Mt Spurr. It’s an active volcano that’s near Anchorage.
For the week ahead I expect the red salmon fisheries at the Russian and Kasilof rivers to remain strong. The reliable saltwater fisheries should get even better with the July 1st opener for yelloweye rockfish and ling cod.
Come back next week to see what Jane and I have been up to.
Fishing Report Week Ending 6/21/26